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Livability Score

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/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.
There are not many amenities close to this location.
Donut Tree
Fast Food
Independence Historic District
Park
Special Occasions By Ora Florist And Boutique
Florist
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Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Independence.
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.4% F
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The cost of living in Independence is 83/100 - which is 9% lower than Louisiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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Independence crime rates are 5,455 per 100k, which is 72% higher than Louisiana
Property Crime
4,182 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
1,273 crimes per 100k B-
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The median income in Independence is $24,361 - which is 47% lower than Louisiana.
Med. Household Income
$24,361 F
Unemployment Rate
5.0% F
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There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Independence Police Department - Chief
Police
Independence Police Department
Police
Independence Fire Department
Fire Station
Independence Fire Department Independence Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Independence Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Independence home prices are $95,500 - which is 36% lower than Louisiana
Home Price
$95,500 F
Home Appreciation Rate
3% B-
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio) C-
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The Independence graduation rate is 65% - which is 18% lower than Louisiana
School Test Scores
47% F
High School Grad. Rates
65% F
Mater Dolorosa School
Independence Magnet
Independence Leadership Academy
Independence High Magnet
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  • Independence has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • Independence crime rates are 72% higher than the Louisiana average
  • Cost of living in Independence is 9% lower than the Louisiana average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Independence? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Independence Historic District

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Donut Tree

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Independence? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Independence.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Independence? The cost of living in Independence is 83/100 - which is 9% lower than Louisiana.
      Independence
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      Louisiana
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Independence? Independence crime rates are 5,455, which are 72% higher than Louisiana
      Total Crime
      5,455 per 100k people

      139% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 19

      139% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      245%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Independence? The median income in Independence is $24,361 which is 47% lower than Louisiana.
      Median household income
      $24,36156% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,65131% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      8% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Independence a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B- Housing

      What are Independence home prices? Independence home prices are $95,500 - which is 36% lower than Louisiana
      Median home value
      $95,50048% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $71724% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      76%

      20% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Independence have good schools? The Independence graduation rate is 65% - which is 18% lower than Louisiana
      High school grad. rates
      65%

      22% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      47%

      2% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      equal to the US average

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